2004 Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz

A big black joosy McLaren Vale red. Totally black crimson colour with black crimson purple hue. Perfumed nose of violets, vanilla, plum and blackberry followed by a liquorice endnote. The palate is mouthfilling with classic McLaren Vale ‘joosy’ character. Flavours of blackberry and liquorice emerge. Fine grained tannins. Very long aftertaste of blackberry, vanilla and liquorice with black pepper characteristics persisting.
Cellar 3-4 years (2008-2009)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Other Reviews....
Even better than the Harry & Edward’s Garden is the 2004 Shiraz Lily’s Garden from McLaren Vale. With this cuvee, about 25% new American oak is added to the regime of French wood. Full-bodied with stunning, dusty, loamy soil characteristics interwoven with blackberry, cassis, cherry, and plum-like fruit, this rich, pure, intense Shiraz should be consumed over the next 10-12+ years.
95 points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate


Lithe, almost elegant, with impressive depth of flavor and fine texture. The flavors center on blackberry, cherry, dried tomato, exotic spices and mineral notes as the finish sails on and on against refined tannins. Best from 2007 through 2016
94 points
Harvey Steiman - Wine Spectator